Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Sumner Franklin #5103 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Strong Performance with a Stellar Division Finish Sumner Franklin, competing in the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon, delivered a robust performance by maintaining an impressive pace throughout the race. With an elapsed pace of 5:47 min/mile, he completed the 13.1-mile race with a final time of 1:15:56. Notably, Sumner's strong final miles secured him 5th place overall among 2,630 participants, and 5th in the male gender category. He achieved a 2nd place finish in the M30-34 age division. His pace started at 5:27 min/mile for the first mile and adjusted slightly in the middle, with a notable acceleration during the 4th mile split at a commendable 5:21 min/mile. For future improvement, ensuring a more consistent pace in the later miles could prove beneficial. However, his ability to maintain a top 5 position showcases both stamina and effective race strategy.